Death Notice: ROBERT LORD GRANT

Chicago Tribune

Robert Lord Grant passed away June 20 at the age of 68 in Evanston, IL, from an extended and courageous bout with cancer.

Mr. Grant had lived in Evanston since moving there in 2004 from his hometown of Saginaw, MI. Robert was born in Saginaw on June 19, 1940, to his parents Robert W. Grant Jr. (deceased) and Patricia L. Grant, now living in Sarasota, FL. Bob was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School and Northwestern University School of Business, class of 1962.

He was a member and president of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity while at Northwestern.

Mr. Grant leaves a brother, James M. Grant (Lynda), of Cape Haze, FL; a sister, Carolyn Grant Sertich (John), of Lafayette, CA; three nieces, Kathryn, Kristine (Andrew) and Kimberly Grant; three nephews, John (Kimberly), James and David Sertich; and one grand-nephew, Mason Grant.

He very especially leaves a dear friend and loving companion, Esther M. Rolando also of Evanston, IL. Esther and Robert were blessed to spend nearly five wonderful years together building their home, traveling, visiting family and making many special friends.

There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, July 1, 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Saginaw, 403 S. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607, Interment private Forest Lawn Cemetery in Saginaw, in his family plot.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to either the First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 or the First Congregational Church of Saginaw would be appreciated.